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    Clay, Remolded

    So the new Clay Aiken publicity photo landed in my inbox today...

    Yikes.

    Now, keep in mind that I expected Clay to look, well...different.

    After all, lately Clay has undergone enough makeovers to rival his fellow quickchange diva Madonna.

    For instance, there was that brunette K.D. Lang shag he rocked at the season 5 American Idol finale, when he shocked his "lookalike" idolizer Michael Sandecki as well as the entire Fox viewing audience.

    Then he packed on about 30 pounds of body fat (inspiring nasty nicknames like "Clay Bacon" and "Clay Tummy-Achin'"), and probably twice that weight in spackled-on makeup, for his role in Broadway's Spamalot.

    And still, when I unwittingly checked my email this morning like I do on any uneventful Monday, I was in no way prepared for Clay's latest look.

    Take a deep breath and scroll down:

    Oh, my Aiken eyes!

    Sorry, I don't mean to be cruel. I love me some Clay. Really, I do. But this photo frightens me.

    So what do you think of Clay 3.0? Post your thoughts below--and try not to spamalot, OK?

     

    7,748 comments

    • Diana D  •  4 years 1 month ago
      Clay said in an interview that he gained weight because of medication he is on. I would never mock people because they are on medication. Why do you think that's ok?
      Anyway, he's got a great voice and he's actually smart--don't find too much of that in entertainment today.
    • j  •  4 years 1 month ago
      Clay is not attractive. I give him credit for trying, yet it seems like nothing he does can make him look masculine. I dont like any of his looks.
    • Me  •  4 years 1 month ago
      I think he looks fantastic! If you go back and see him when he auditioned he has come a long way! I think most of you just agreed with the editor of the story...she should have asked for comments before giving hers and I think most people would have answered differently.
    • Jamie  •  4 years 1 month ago
      Is it just me or does he look like Lindsey Lohan????
    • A Yahoo! User  •  4 years 1 month ago
      He looks like he is trying too hard to be sexy. I mean really!!! I think I like his hair, but the pic looks doctored up....
    • the baltimoron  •  4 years 1 month ago
      she's cute
    • Ashley  •  4 years 1 month ago
      I think he could use a bit more make-up. Ha.
    • Red Bird  •  4 years 1 month ago
      He looks too much like a woman. He needs to get something more masculine looking.
    • MiM  •  4 years 0 months ago
      Huh? He looks pretty good, and the hair color is similar to how his stylist did it during the promotion of MOAM. He's grown into a kind of a quirkily handsome guy.

      Clay just may be the new anti-cool! BTW, the CD's really great, interesting sounds from Sting's producer Kipper matched with Clay's interesting and unique voice. Ashes and Falling rock hard. Check it out!
    • Melissa D  •  4 years 0 months ago
      other than the make up I think he looks good.. better than the umpa lumpa look
    • MichelleC  •  4 years 0 months ago
      I don't really like the bright blonde or dark brunette, but he will always be a hottie in my book!
    • esophia  •  4 years 0 months ago
      I THINK HE'S NOTHING BUT ONE HOT MESS!!!! WITH A VOICE THAT IS :o )
    • Jen Bomba  •  4 years 0 months ago
      He looks like a backstreet boy
    • Ms  •  4 years 0 months ago
      I think Clay looks wonderful, make-up or no make-up. He's good looking and he has lots of talent.
    • sherry  •  4 years 0 months ago
      Clay I think you look great! All that matters is that your happy with yourself! Nobody knows until they have walked in someone else shoes!!!
    • A Yahoo! User  •  4 years 0 months ago
      His make up is very orange! It's a little bit too much. His hair is the same as it has always been, same cut just combed and colored differently. I think he should try something shorter and get a better make up artist.
    • Jerry  •  4 years 0 months ago
      He says "I'm not trying to be Justin"? Looks more like he's trying to be Ellen.
    • Drenaye  •  4 years 0 months ago
      I think he looks great and he will always have a voice that'll make ya go weak in the knees. I can't wait to buy his next album.....
    • Rachel R  •  4 years 0 months ago
      He looks like a chubby Ellen Degeneres..and Nick Carter from the Back Street boys put together
    • CuriousC  •  4 years 0 months ago
      I don't like or dislike Clay, but I have to say....I'm actually diggin the new do. He's rockin it as a blonde and it suits his features.